Friday, March 4, 2011

With Sympathy

I lost my last Aunt this week. She was 90, lived a wonderful life and passed away peacefully after spending the evening laughing with her family. What a perfect way to go.

I wanted the last card I made her (well, her family) to be light and colorful.

I had been saving this scrap of paper forever, so long in fact that I can't even remember what company it's from. I just know that I loved it and used every piece.

A white tag for the sentiment (Fillable Frame #11 and Through the Trees both PTI) just didn't work, so I used my Copic airbrush to spray it yellow. Again... didn't work. So, I took a piece of textured paper towel, covered it with Colorless Blender and laid it on the tag. It pulled just enough yellow off to make this great tag! The paper has a similar yellow background, so it matches perfectly. Happy dance!


The gorgeous flowers are Zva Creative (from Starlitstudio) , and the pearls are from my stash.

I think Aunt Marge would have liked this and I hope she is smiling down on me knowing I made it with love.

Thanks for stopping by!
HB

11 comments:

Bevie Pearl said...

HB, that is a beautiful sympathy card for your aunt's family. I am sure they will love it as well as your kindness. I love you HB.

Tasha said...

This is really beautiful. Its so pretty and elegant - really lovely
love tasha xx

MichelleY said...

HB...I'm sorry to hear about your aunt's passing. I know this beautiful card will be a source of comfort to her family. BTW....very clever use of the paper towel. I love the effect!!!!

Love ya, HB!!!

Stefanie Staniak said...

What a beautiful card. It certainly expresses the love that you had for your Aunt. Sorry for your loss.

Pam said...

Sorry for your loss HB.
Her family will love your card!

Vicki Chrisman said...

What a beautiful card my friend. I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. Sending you a big hug okay?

Elaine said...

My sympathy for the loss of your aunt. Aunts play such a special part in our lives. The card is beautiful and will be greatly appreciated by her family.

Heather McNally and Melissa MacDonald said...

HB - I'm so sorry for your loss! This is a beautiful card - and I'm sure your Aunt's family will cherish it!

Leslie Miller said...

Hi, Carol. I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. It sounds like she was well loved and I'm glad to hear she left this world on a peaceful note. You made a beautiful card in remembrance. I do love that paper, and the flowers and sentiment panel are so pretty with it.

Cindy Lyles said...

So beautiful - this is so pretty HB - I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. I know the folks you send this to will adore it as we do. xoxox Cindy

Beth M said...

Sorry for your loss. This card is beautiful. I love how you used a paper towel to create that great texture on the sentiment piece!